Snow, icy drizzle expected to impact evening, morning commute

DOVER — The Seacoast is having a white start to the week as snow started falling in the Tri-City Region at approximately 2 p.m.A Winter Weather Advisory was issued beginning around 1 p.m.

The snow has started as small, light flakes, alternating between as a moderate to light snowfall. But as time passes it is getting more intense.

Meteorologists at the National Weather Service in Gray Maine, told Foster's Daily Democrat that as of 11 a.m. the snow was moving across New York state and toward Vermont and making its way to New Hampshire.

A warm front moving across the region will not only bring a little reprieve from bitter cold temperatures, but will create conditions prime for snow and an icy, drizzly winter mix later on today, possibly during the evening commute.

The weather service issued the warning early Monday morning alerting residents and commuters to the possibility of two to four inches of snow by the end of the workday. That warning is currently in effect until about 6 a.m. Tuesday.

According to NWS, a weak, low-pressure system will likely bring a wintry mix including snow and ice to the region by nightfall. Light snow is expected throughout the afternoon and the late afternoon and early evening will have a band of snow that could raise accumulations to roughly four or five inches.

Freezing rain and ice is expected as the snow tapers off later in the evening and will create a mess for drivers traveling later on in the evening.

Meteorologists at NWS say most of the snow will be overnight and turn to freezing drizzle by early tomorrow morning.

Motorists are urged to use caution while driving and to be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibility.

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